Name of Instrument: tambourine

Maker / Brand:

Stearns Catalog #: 0401

Country of Origin: Italy?

Region of Origin: Europe

Instrument Category: Membranophone

Date of Fabrication:

Location: MEM BB 3

Description: This Tambourine is made of pine frame with blue painted counterhoop and ten pairs of brass jingles. The flesh head is nailed to the wooden hoop. It has five brass braces and rods with lug tensioning.

Research: Prof. James M. Borders